2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 618 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
